Tag Archives: Sustainability

23Jun/23

Is zambia the cinderella of Africa, poor indebted by wicked China and saved by the western prince?

June 23, 2023EconomyArticles, China, China–Zambia relations, Christianity in Zambia, Economy, Economy of Zambia, France, G20 Washington summit, Global financial system, International Monetary Fund, Paris, Sustainability, United States–Zambia relations, World, Zambiaadmin

23 June 2023 /Economy/– Zambia’s recent debt restructuring deal with its creditors is a major step forward for the country’s economy. The deal will allow Zambia to access much-needed financial resources to help it recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and stimulate economic growth.

In the short term, the deal will likely lead to a decrease in Zambia’s debt servicing costs, which will free up funds that can be used for other purposes, such as infrastructure development and social programs. This will help to boost economic growth and improve living standards for Zambians. Continue reading →

21Jun/23

Europe cannot survive without Africa

June 21, 2023EconomyArticles, Business, Economy, Iis, Outsourcing, South Africa, Sustainability, Western influence on Africaadmin

June 21, 2023 /World/ — The statement that “Europe cannot survive without Africa” is a bit of an exaggeration. While Europe does rely on Africa for a number of resources, it is not entirely dependent on the continent. However, it is true that Africa plays an important role in the European economy.

Here are some of the ways in which Africa contributes to the European economy: Continue reading →

12Jun/23

London is a leader in climate tech, here is why

June 12, 2023InnovationArticles, Informa, London, Natural environment, Nature, Sustainability, Sustainable architecture, Sustainable building, Sustainable design, Sustainable development, Sustainable urban planning, United Kingdomadmin

June 12, 2023 /Technology/ — London Tech Week (LTW) is a global celebration of tech, uniting the most innovative thinkers and talent of tomorrow in a week-long festival. Showcasing how tech is transforming business and society, LTW drives thought provoking conversations around innovation, diversity and transformation, providing a platform for the tech ecosystem to come together to drive change.

LTW was founded in 2014 by Informa, a global events company, and London & Partners, the official promotional agency for London. The first LTW took place in September 2014 and featured over 100 events across the city. Since then, LTW has grown to become Europe’s largest festival of technology, attracting over 40,000 visitors from over 100 countries. Continue reading →

12Jun/23

Deloitte, Salesforce and World Economic Forum Collaborate to Launch the Yes San Francisco, Urban Sustainability Challenge

June 12, 2023FinanceArticles, Deloitte, Environmentalism, LAUNCH, Natural environment, Salesforce, San Francisco, Sustainability, Sustainable development, Sustainable Development Goalsadmin

Deloitte, Salesforce and World Economic Forum today announced the launch of the Yes San Francisco (Yes SF), Urban Sustainability Challenge, the first location-based UpLink Challenge created in direct response to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 11 of making cities more inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. The Challenge is a unique call to action for entrepreneurs to submit sustainable solutions that contribute to the city’s needs and to have the opportunity to receive funding and support. Continue reading

11Jun/23

The Unabomber and the Slow Technology Movement

June 11, 2023TechnologyAnarcho-primitivists, Articles, Environmental movement, Environmentalism, Green anarchists, Industrial society, Lifestyle, Neo-Luddites, Slow movement, Sustainability, Technology, Ted Kaczynski, Theodore John Kaczynskiadmin

June 10, 2023 /Technology/ — Theodore John Kaczynski, also known as the Unabomber, was a mathematics prodigy who abandoned his academic career in 1969 to pursue a primitive lifestyle. Between 1978 and 1995, Kaczynski murdered three individuals and injured 23 others in a nationwide mail bombing campaign against people he believed to be advancing modern technology and the destruction of the natural environment. Continue reading →

02Jun/23

Arçelik recycles 192 million waste PET bottles, celebrating World Environment Day

June 2, 2023EnvironmentArçelik, Articles, Home appliance, Koç family, Nature, Plastic, Plastic recycling, Recycling, Sustainability, Universe, Water conservationadmin

Arçelik, one of Europe’s leading home appliances companies, announces a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to sustainability. Through its innovative initiatives, in 2022 alone, the company utilized a total of 13,207 tons of recycled plastic in the production of its appliances. Continue reading

30May/23

Summer Reading Picks from UMD Smith Business Experts

May 30, 2023BusinessCollege Park, READING, Sustainability, University of Maryland, University of Maryland, College Parkadmin

The 20th Annual Summer Reading List for Business Leaders has recommendations from University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business faculty. It includes books about banking, investing, self-improvement, leadership, and sustainability. There’s a biography, an autobiography, a look back at a landmark Supreme Court decision and an edge-of-your-seat thriller. Continue reading

15May/23

Who funds Mpelembe.net?

May 15, 2023Legal.google, Alphabet Inc., Articles, Artificial intelligence, Companies, Natural environment, Online advertising, Sustainability, Sustainable business, Sustainable development, Sustainable urban planning, World Wide Webadmin

15 May 2023 /Business/ — Google has not disclosed the amount of money it has invested in Mpelembe.net. However, in 2019, Google announced that it would be investing $1 billion in sustainability initiatives over the next five years. It is possible that some of this money has been used to support Mpelembe.net. Continue reading →

22Apr/23

What is Earth Day why it is celebrated?

April 22, 2023EnvironmentArticles, Biodiversity, Climate forcing agents, Deforestation, Denis Hayes, Environmental movement, Environmentalism, Forest management, Gaylord Nelson, Habitat, Natural environment, Nature, Pollution, Sustainability, United Statesadmin

April 21, 2023 /Environment/ –Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by EARTHDAY.ORG (formerly Earth Day Network) including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries. The official theme for 2023 is Invest In Our Planet.
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17Apr/23

How can governments and businesses weigh up the real ecological and social costs against the pursuit of net zero goals?

April 17, 2023EnvironmentArticles, Climate change mitigation, Energy, Energy economics, Energy policy, Energy transition, Environmentalism, Nature, Renewable energy, Renewable energy commercialization, Sustainability, Sustainable energyadmin

April 17, 2023 /Economy/ — The global energy transition is a complex and challenging process, with many trade-offs to consider. On the one hand, we need to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels in order to mitigate climate change. On the other hand, we need to ensure that the transition is fair and equitable, and that it does not lead to environmental or social problems.
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